On the morning of 2/10/2026, 73-year-old James Eastis, a bond recovery agent, was attempting to execute a bond revocation on Francisco Sinecio-Alvarez at 151 Harris Road, Hayden, AL. Eastis was shot by Sinecio-Alvarez and later found deceased inside the residence.

 Sinecia-Alvarez fled the scene in a light blue/white Ford F-150 step side, with a solid white front passenger side fender and was last seen heading west just outside of Homewood on Spaulding-Ishkooda Road. The weapon used in the shooting was not found on scene and believed to still be in possession of Sinecio-Alvarez. Sinecio-Alvarez has not been located and an arrest warrant for the charge of murder has been issued and is outstanding. Although Sinecio-Alvarez fled the area and has not been seen in Blount County, he could return to his residence on Harris Road or other residences of acquaintances in the area if not captured. Be on the lookout for Sinecio_Alvarez if you live anywhere in that vicinity. We do not believe he is actively seeking further violence or violence to the public, but caution is to be taken if you see him.  

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Francisco Sinecio-Alvarez, please contact the Blount County Sheriff's Office at 205-625-4127 or call 9-1-1 and report it to your local police department. As with any suspect in shooting incidents, consider Sinecio-Alvarez armed and dangerous. Do not attempt to approach him yourself. Call 9-1-1 and notify them of his location. Any information you have could possibly lead to his arrest. If you wish to give information and remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at 205-254-7777.